Robotic Surgery

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The surgeons at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center perform robotic surgery - a minimally invasive approach to surgery that allows surgeons to perform complex surgical procedures through small incisions. For patients, robotic surgery may offer: 

• Less pain and scarring
• Lower risk of infection
• Shorter hospital stays
• Quicker recovery

Robotic surgery is similar to laparoscopic techniques, in which small incisions are made near the surgical treatment area. From a console in the operating room, the surgeon remotely manipulates surgical instruments, which are attached to robotic arms, to perform surgery through the incisions. A powerful camera provides magnified, 3-D images to provide clear details of the surgical area. Robotic technology gives surgeons enhanced dexterity, precision and range of motion.

The surgeons at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center are specially trained to use robotic-assisted surgical systems to perform a variety of procedures, including:

• Gynecological surgery, including hysterectomy and fibroid surgery (myomectomy)
• General surgery
• Gallbladder procedures
• Hernia repair

The surgeons at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center also offer a minimally invasive option for adults living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis. Surgeons use a robotic-assisted surgical system to resurface the diseased portion of the knee, sparing the patient’s healthy bone and surrounding tissue. This technique offers patients a more natural knee motion.